South Sound briefs

The Olympian, news services | • Published May 02, 2008

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Fort Lewis

Driver's name raises alarm, causes closure

The main gate at Fort Lewis reopened shortly before 7 p.m. Friday after an Army bomb squad determined that a suspicious vehicle posed no threat.

The gate closed shortly after 5 p.m., at the height of rush-hour traffic, after a driver whose name is on a national law enforcement watch list pulled up to the gate, Fort Lewis spokesman Rich Bartel said.

Suspicions were raised after dogs were used to inspect the vehicle, but a closer inspection revealed no problems, Bartel said.

Olympia

Drinking water quality report on tap for public

Olympia's water supply met or exceeded all state and federal drinking water standards in 2007, according to the city's annual drinking water quality report.

The report will be mailed to customers next week. The report also is available at www.olympiawa.gov/cityutilities or by calling 360-709-2774.

Effort fights hunger by raising money with walk

The 10-kilometer CROP Walk for Hunger will take place Sunday on the Capitol Campus in Olympia.

Money raised goes toward local and worldwide hunger-relief efforts.

Thurston County's CROP Walk raised more than $50,000 for hunger relief last year, organizers say. About $12,500 was distributed among local hunger-relief agencies including the Thurston County Food Bank, Meals on Wheels and Sacred Heart Emergency Outreach.

Anyone interested in participating can call 360-352-9703.

Lacey

Comic books get chance at greatness today

Free Comic Book Day is today, and Olympic Cards & Comics and the Lacey Timberland Regional Library will celebrate with giveaways and activities.

Olympic Cards & Comics will have signings by writers Greg Rucka, Jen Van Meter, Brandon Jerwa and Eric Trautmann at 4230 Pacific Ave. Activities are from 10 a.m. to midnight, with signings at 12:30 p.m.

The Lacey library will celebrate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, call Olympic Cards & Comics, 360-459-7721, or Lacey Timberland Regional Library, 360-491-3860.